AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRegional Power & Grid Tech: The World Bank says its West Africa Regional Power Integration and Electricity Access Programme has expanded electricity access to over 3 million people, built 4,000+ km of high-voltage transmission lines linking 15 countries, and is preparing a regional electricity market to cut costs and improve reliability. Climate Resilience Finance: The GEF approved a new LDCF/SCCF work programme for vulnerable states, including Guinea-Bissau, with $67M+ in new funding (plus nearly $218M co-financing) aimed at flood/coastal risk reduction, food and water security, ecosystem protection, and stronger disaster preparedness. Wildlife Research in Guinea-Bissau: A new field report from Boé National Park highlights “accumulative stone throwing” by wild western chimpanzees—repeated rock-throwing at specific trees with pant hoots and drumming—suggesting a rare, potentially cultural communication behaviour. Local Energy Disruption (Neighboring Region): A Gambian power-supply update describes reduced electricity imports and major demand shortfalls, with emergency load management prioritizing hospitals and water services while normal supply is expected to return by mid-June 2026.
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